TapSwap, a popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has announced the upcoming launch of its native token TAPS on The Open Network (TON). The launch, accompanied by an airdrop, is set for the second half of January 2025.
TAPS Token Utility
The TAPS token will serve as a key component of the TapSwap ecosystem, offering multiple utilities for holders, including:
Access to tournaments and competitive events.
Opportunities for staking rewards.
Participation in governance decisions within the TapSwap ecosystem.
The developers confirmed that eligibility for the airdrop will be based on player engagement. Metrics such as activity levels, interactions, and achievements in TapSwap will influence a user's reward distribution. To claim their airdrop, players must connect their crypto wallets.
Game Evolution and Features
Originally launched as a simple tap-to-earn game, where users tap a screen to collect in-game coins, TapSwap has since evolved. In August 2024, a new city-building mode called “Tappy Town” was introduced, expanding the game’s strategy and user interaction. Achievements gained through Tappy Town will also impact a player’s eligibility for the TAPS airdrop.
The game is now shifting towards a skill-based model, emphasizing competitive tournaments and player abilities while moving away from pay-to-win mechanics.
Rapid Growth and Ecosystem Impact
Since its launch in February, TapSwap has attracted over 50 million global users, making it one of the most successful games on Telegram. Its success reflects the broader trend of Telegram gaming and adoption of The Open Network (TON), which has hosted other viral games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin.
Notably, Notcoin’s success earlier this year saw an airdrop of 80 billion tokens to over 35 million players, securing listings on major exchanges like Binance and OKX.
About The Open Network (TON)
TON, a Layer-1 blockchain, was initially developed by Telegram’s co-founders Nikolai and Pavel Durov. Despite Telegram stepping away from the project in 2020 due to regulatory challenges, the ecosystem has continued to thrive under community-driven development. TON’s native cryptocurrency, Toncoin (TON), has surged nearly 200% over the past year, reaching a market cap of approximately $16 billion and securing its place as the 16th-largest crypto asset globally.
Final Thoughts
The launch of TAPS and its airdrop marks a new milestone for TapSwap and highlights the potential of Telegram-based games within the growing TON ecosystem. As the gaming platform continues to evolve and adopt skill-based mechanics, it sets a promising precedent for innovation in Web3 gaming.
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For further updates, keep an eye on TapSwap’s official Telegram channels and the evolving TON ecosystem.
